The Global Southern Gospel Radio Network Cruise, comprised of 70 singers and preachers, came to Grand Bahama on Tuesday, February 2. Led by Mrs. Betty Tilley, group organizer, while on island the group paid a courtesy call on officials at the Ministry of Tourism. Mrs. Tilley said she has organized Gospel Cruises for the past 12 years. Joining the group this year is WWF Former Heavyweight Champion, Nikita Koloff. Mrs. Sandra Russell, Human Resources Manager at the Ministry of Tourism, welcomed the group to Grand Bahama and boasted of the fact that religious tourism is bursting at the seams on the island.

Source: BIS

Shown standing from left during the courtesy call are: Debbie Huyler, Manager, Religious Tourism; Nikita Koloff, WWF former Heavy Weight Champion; Betty Tilley, owner & director of The Global Southern Gospel Radio Station; Sandra Russell, Ministry of Tourism.

Seated from left are: Senator Julian Russell; WWF Former Heavyweight Champion, Nikita Koloff; Mrs. Betty Tilley, owner and director of The Global Southern Gospel Radio Station; and Ms. Sandra Russell, Ministry of Tourism. (BIS Photos/ Vandyke Hepburn)